Plant Information

Common Name: COMFREY
Scientific Name: Symphytum officinalis
Alternative Names: Smeerwortel (Afr.)

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R92.00

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Description

• Perennial
• Sun / semi-shade.
• Grow also in moist shady places

Culinary Uses

• Cook young leaves as a vegetable
• Add sparingly to salad (sparingly)

Parts Used

• Leaves and flowers

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Leaves and tops - externally - sprains, arthritic joints and injuries
• Treats wounds, abrasions rheumatism, muscular complaints, bruises and sprained or twisted joints
• Cream: Use for nappy rash, ulcers, osteoarthritis, muscle damage
• Syrup: For dry coughs, stubborn thick phlegm
• Root: varicose ulcers, stubborn wounds

Other Uses

• Excellent for garden compost

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